Allied Health
Irene De La Torre, MSN, BSN, RN
Director, Allied Health Continuing Education
Allied health professionals are health care professions distinct from nursing, medicine, and pharmacy. They work in health care teams to make the health care system function by providing a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic, and direct patient care and support services that are critical to the other health professionals they work with and the patients they serve.
The Division of Allied Health is committed to providing quality certification and continuing education programs that enhance the allied health profession’s practice. To fulfill this commitment, the Division offers a range of courses designed to address the ongoing learning needs of Health Services allied health staff. Individually tailored courses and consultation are also available.
Training Programs Offered
Certification:
Nurse Assistant Certification Training Program
This certification training program is offered to participants interested in becoming Certified Nurse Assistants and starting a rewarding career working as Nursing Assistants. This eight (8) week classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience training prepares participants with the knowledge and skills needed to safely provide basic nursing care. Upon successful completion of the training program, participants will be eligible to take the State of California Examination through the California Department of Public Health, obtain the Certification and apply for Nursing Attendant job opportunities at Los Angeles General Medical Center.
Eligibility Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Live Scan/Criminal Background Clearance
- Health Examination, TB clearance, Hepatitis B, Flu, and COVID-19 immunizations
- Basic Life Support BLS card
- Purchase required: books, uniforms, and equipment
- All applicants will be interviewed as part of the selection process.
Training Days/Times:
- Monday -Thursday
- Classroom hours 8-4:30pm
- Clinical hours: 7-3:30pm
Central Service Technician Certification Training Program
The Central Service Technician Training Program is designed to provide participants essential entry-level knowledge and skills needed to perform critical functions and tasks safely, efficiently, and competently in a Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and to become well-rounded Central Service technicians.
The training curriculum offers seven weeks of combined dynamic classroom instruction presentations which are implemented with interactive hands-on, instructor-led laboratory experiences, and clinical instruction in sterile processing environment settings.
Participants who successfully complete this training program will have the opportunity to apply for Central Service Technician job opportunities at Los Angeles General Medical Center.
Eligibility Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Training and at least six months experience in any related healthcare field job e.g., Unit Assistant, Clerical, etc.
- Live Scan/Criminal Background Clearance
- Health Examination, TB clearance, Hepatitis B, Flu, and COVID-19 immunizations
- Required purchase of books and supplies
- All Candidates will be interviewed as part of the selection process
Training Days/Times:
- Classroom: Monday -Thursday
- Hours: 8-4:30pm
- Clinical: Monday -Friday
- Hours: 7am-3pm and 3-11pm
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification Training Program
This course is offered to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to obtain Intravenous (IV) Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certification. The course consists of 36 didactic and clinical hands-on hours of training and is designed to provide participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to safely perform critical functions and tasks related to venipuncture procedures and intravenous therapy. Upon successful course completion, participants will be eligible to apply for Intravenous (IV) Therapy and Blood Withdrawal (IVTBW) certification through the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).
Continuing Education Courses
The Allied Health Division offers approved classes/programs adhering to the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Board of Vocational and Psychiatric Technicians BVNPT, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requirements for Continuing Education Program providers and other regulatory organizations. Continuing Education courses address specific educational needs of RNs, LVNs, CNAs, CMAs and other allied health staff.
Student Learning Outcomes
Participants/students demonstrate ongoing professional development through application of academic, technical, collaborative, communication, and critical thinking skill in the safe care of culturally diverse patients in a variety of settings.
